David Andrews Out After Surgery, A Change At RB? Patch Pats Roundup

FOXBOROUGH, MA — For the second consecutive week, the Patriots Sunday matchup will be defined by how each team works around serious injuries.

David Andrews, the team's longtime center, is likely out for the season after shoulder surgery, Head Coach Jerod Mayo said this week.

For a team that's been struggling along the offensive line all year, that's a major blow.

Additionally, the team could shift away from the skill player who many thought would carry the team through the season.

Rhamondre Stevenson has had fumble issues to start the year, something he and Head Coach Jerod Mayo said can't continue if he's to maintain the bulk of carries.

"I'm more disappointed in myself than anyone could ever be," Stevenson said when asked about fumble issues.

Mayo said more carries could be going toward Antonio Gibson this week and perhaps moving forward, though Stevenson would likely remain involved in some way.

As for the Dolphins, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa remains sidelined after a concussion, meaning Tyler Huntley will start for the second consecutive week. The team, known in the past few years for its high-flying offensive, has been grounded after Taovailoa went down, but will hope another week in the program for Huntley can turn that around.

Here's how to catch the game this week:

Kickoff: 1 p.m.

Network: Fox

Radio: 98.5 The Sports Hub